The Sunday Mail
Online Reporter
POLICE have raised concern over rising murder cases from “petty disputes”.
In February, police arrested suspects in Zvishavane, Kadoma, Mt Darwin and Mazowe over murder cases stemming from trivial issues.
In Mazowe, Obert Vengesa and Simbarashe Nyevhe were arrested for allegedly murdering Benny Mukuta during a drinking binge.
Similarly, police in Kadoma arrested a mine owner, Simbayi Zhakata (67), after he reportedly fatally shot Steven Matondo (21) at Zurich 112 Mine, Arda Doreens Farm, Battlefields, on February 24.
“The victim and his friends had allegedly made noise, banging the doors of several houses at the compound and this did not go well with the suspect,” said police in a statement.
In another case, police in Mazowe are investigating a case where Webster Ndlovu died after being indiscriminately stabbed all over the body by a suspect only identified as Tatenda (alias Random), after an argument at White City Mine, Chigumira Farm.
In Harare, police arrested Peter Sani (39) after Ernest Kavhiya (47) succumbed to injuries sustained during a fist fight after an argument during a beer-drinking binge at Glen View 1 Shopping Centre.
“In another case, on February 25, 2023, police in Harare arrested Obey Francis Tiyago (33) in connection with a case of murder in which Munyaradzi Kambudzi (22) died on February 25, 2023 whilst admitted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after being struck with a snooker stick on February 21, 2023 during a beer-drinking spree at a night club in Hatcliffe.
“ZRP Dzivarasekwa recorded a murder case where Moses Kalungu (49) died upon admission at a local hospital after allegedly being assaulted by the suspect only identified as Chamu.
“The victim was found with head injuries while lying along Gora Street, Dzivarasekwa 3.”
Police have since urged the public to exercise self-restraint when faced with any disputes or disagreements.
